11-06-2009, 10:39 PM
If they continue to dump fish for the number of reported plantings it should get better and better. There are holes all along the greenbelt and depending on the stretch the best access can be on either side of the river. I've heard it has been slow but then normal fishing for steelies isn't usually fast action. We took 2 fish each at Hells Canyon last month and it averaged 7 hours per fish although they were thick on the Idaho side.
If they start to hit pretty well it will depend largely on what your methods are...
Too many guys beat the water with numerous flies, spinners, plugs, etc., with NO real chance of hooking a fish; may snag one by chance. Try everything but don't get stuck on one method. They are finnicky fish but worth the effort. I'm down to three pieces of smoked filets and will get down to the Boise soon enough to try and restock my reefer... Good luck! You catch one of these big boys and you're the one hooked... Study and put the time in and you'll get a fish sooner or later. The local sportsman's and angler shops are a good source of tackle and methods. Fish slow and along the bottom with whatever method you use.
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If they start to hit pretty well it will depend largely on what your methods are...
Too many guys beat the water with numerous flies, spinners, plugs, etc., with NO real chance of hooking a fish; may snag one by chance. Try everything but don't get stuck on one method. They are finnicky fish but worth the effort. I'm down to three pieces of smoked filets and will get down to the Boise soon enough to try and restock my reefer... Good luck! You catch one of these big boys and you're the one hooked... Study and put the time in and you'll get a fish sooner or later. The local sportsman's and angler shops are a good source of tackle and methods. Fish slow and along the bottom with whatever method you use.
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